牉 (pàn) - To separate & to divide

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pàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

牉 · pàn

To separate;

to divide;

to part;

one of a pair.

To separateto divideto part

Usage highlights

Separation of husband and wifeTo divide into twoOne of a pairTo separate and leaveDivision and union

Synonyms

  • 分— to divide, to separate
  • 离— to leave, to separate
  • 别— to part, to bid farewell

Antonyms

  • 合— to combine, to unite
  • 聚— to gather, to assemble
  • 婚— to marry, marriage

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The couple separated (夫妇牉离).
  • They divided into two groups (牉分为二).
  • This is one of a pair (此为牉之一).

Collocations

  • Separation of husband and wife(夫妇牉离)
  • To divide into two(牉分为二)
  • One of a pair(牉之一)
  • To separate and leave(牉别)
  • Division and union(牉合)

Idioms

  • Husband and wife separate and leave(夫妇牉离)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical Chinese texts, particularly in reference to the separation of married couples.
  • Appears in ancient legal and social contexts describing marital dissolution or separation.
  • Rare in modern usage, preserved mainly in historical and literary contexts.

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